Set against the backdrop of South London and humming with the energy of iconic Tina Turner hits, Pretty Red Dress follows a family tested to their limit when Travis (Natey Jones), fresh out of jail, is found wearing a dress by his partner Candice (Alexandra Burke) and secretive teenage daughter Kenisha. The family is sent spinning by this startling discovery and the truths that remain. Followed by a conversation with writer/director Dionne Edwards. Showtimes 10/16 11:00AM
Event Category: Women's Week
Shorts 3: Coming and Going
Four short narrative films. WALK AWAY, GOODNIGHTS, AZI, RETREAT
10/17 4:00PM
Shorts 1: Radiance
Uplifting BIPOC stories. Films; PEACEMAKERS, BIRTH OF A BEAUTIFUL BUTCH, SIS, CAB RIDE, TOMBOI, WONDERS, TWO DOLLARS
Showtime: 10/18 4:00PM
Shorts 2: Generations
Three short documentaries: Big Bass, Carol & Joy, Love Wins
Showtime: 10/16 1:30PM
When Night is Falling
A single mother and her two daughters relocate to Taipei to open a night market stall, each navigating the challenges of adapting to their new environment while striving to maintain family unity. Showtime: 10/19 11:00AM
Left Handed Girl
A single mother and her two daughters relocate to Taipei to open a night market stall, each navigating the challenges of adapting to their new environment while striving to maintain family unity. Showtime: 10/17 11:30AM
Clambake
This perennial favorite documentary charts the 30-year journey of Women’s Week in Ptown, offering a historical – and hysterical – look at what a handful of innovative women can accomplish. Showtime 10/17 11:00AM
Christy
Sydney Sweeney gives a tour de force performance as Christy Martin, the most successful female boxer of the 90s. Showtimes 10/16 4:00PM, 10/17 7:00PM
The Chronology of Water
In Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, a young woman finds her voice through the written word and her salvation as a swimmer – ultimately becoming a triumphant teacher, mother and a singular modern writer. Showtimes: 10/16 1:00PM, 10/18 7:00PM
Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter
A documentary about the rise and fall of fitness icon Susan Powter, executive produced by Jamie Lee Curtis. Showtime: 10/18 11:30AM